I just want to let everyone know that this blog will not only post all the fun things that we get to do on our Ex-pat adventure. I don't want anyone to think that it is all cotton candy and beaches. I intend to share as much of the embarrasing and silly stuff that happens as possible - it wouldn't be the Meadow's blog if it didn't.
This past Monday, we had repairmen out to fix the refridgerator - the door won't stay closed and there is a constant stream of water running out onto the floor. The guys came in, spoke in rapid-fire Portuguese, nodded at me, and then left. We haven't seen them since. Two days later, the cable guy came to install cable/phone/internet and when he wanted to leave to get some "supplies" Rich wouldn't let him take his tool box - security for his return. Meanwhile, we have internet, but have to use packing tape to keep the 'fridge closed.
Also, and I realize this is a 1st world problem only, BUT, it takes the washing machine 3 hours (I'm not exagerating, we've timed it) to wash a load of laundry. I've also asked every person who speaks english, if that is the way it works, or if maybe, we are doing something wrong, but NO. No. NO. That is how the machines work. And they have the capacity of about 5 items of clothing, or 3 towels. We are going to have a serious talk with the multi-changers in the family (Rich and Laurne do you hear me???).
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